Tips to open WP3 file
Can't open the WP3 file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open WP3 files as well as a list of programs that support WP3 files.
WP3 file extension
| File Name |
Microsoft Photo Story Project Format |
| File Developer |
Microsoft |
| File Category |
Video Files |
The WP3 file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the WP3 files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the WP3 file on each system platform.
What is WP3 file?
The file with the extension WP3 is the Video Files file type. The creator of this file is Microsoft. Video Files consists of 546 similar files. Microsoft Photo Story Project Format appears on 1 operating systems as a functional file. Although it can be found with greater or lesser success on any operating system, it will only be useful on Windows. The main program that supports this format is Photo Story. This was created by Microsoft Corporation.
How to open WP3 file?
The main problem with Microsoft Photo Story Project Format is that the WP3 file is incorrectly associated with programs. This causes the file WP3 to open by system applications not designed for this purpose, or to display a message that there is no associated program. This can be quickly resolved by following the instructions below.
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the WP3 file icon you want to open. If the operating system has an appropriate application to support it and there is also an association between the file and the program, the file should be opened.
Step 1. Install Photo Story
The first step is to check if the computer has the Photo Story program installed. The easiest method is to use the system search engine by entering the program name Photo Story in it. If we do not have this program, it is worth installing it, as it will help you automatically associate the file WP3 with Photo Story. Later in this article you will find a list of programs that can open WP3 files.
Programs to open WP3 file
Remember to download programs supporting WP3 files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of Photo Story with WP3 files
If, despite the installed application, the WP3 file does not start in the Photo Story application, you must create a file association. This option is available from the level of Properties of a specific file available in the context menu. The window will show, among other things, the type of the file and the information by which the program is used to launch the file. Using the "Change" button we can select the desired program. If there is no software on the list, simply select "Browse" and manually select the directory where the application is installed. Checking the "Always use the selected program ..." box will permanently associate the WP3 file with the Photo Story program.
Step 3. Update Photo Story to the latest version
If, however, after binding Photo Story with Microsoft Photo Story Project Format there were still problems, you should update the program to the latest version. Some applications allow you to update from the program level, and for others you need to download the installer from the Microsoft Corporation page and install.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the WP3 file
Of course, it may happen that despite the above steps, the file still does not work. The most common file problems are:
The affected file may be 0 KB or smaller than expected. Usually this applies to WP3 files downloaded from the Internet in case the download did not finish properly. The file should be downloaded again, making sure that the process has finished correctly.
The most common cause here is computer viruses. Perform a virus scan using available and up-to-date anti-virus software. Alternatively, you can use the scanners available online. The scan should cover the entire computer, not only the WP3 file that we want to open. However, remember that not every infected WP3 file can be recovered, so it is important to take care of regular backups.
A typical compatibility error - the program does not support the older version of the WP3 file. On their websites, developers usually offer free solutions to such problems, e.g. in the form of a conversion program or an older version of the program.
The file may be corrupted in a number of ways. Depending on the type of file, it is necessary to repair it accordingly. Sometimes the program itself has options to repair the most popular WP3 file corruption. The easiest way is to restore the file from a backup, if there is one, or contact Microsoft
When reading, a message appears that the file was encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted file WP3 except for the special designation, works normally, but only on the device where it was encrypted, before transferring it to another machine, decryption is required.
The operating system protects files in some locations (e.g. the root of the system partition) against unauthorized access. These directories are write-protected to them and it's very hard to fix this problem. It is best to move WP3 to a different directory.
This problem usually affects more complex files. Some file types can only be opened in one program at a time. Just close unnecessary programs. If the error persists after closing other programs, wait for a while. Some anti-virus or backup software may occupy the WP3 file for a certain period of time. If this does not work either, restart the device.
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